Africa
Assimi Goita Sworn In as Mali's President Following Second Coup in 9 Months
"I would like to reassure the international community that Mali will honor all of its commitments," said Col. Assimi Goita.
At Least 132 Killed in Jihadi Attack in Africa's Burkina Faso
The government said jihadis began shooting people and burning down homes and a village market.
Nigeria Goes on Twitter to Announce It Is Banning Twitter
The African government's move comes after the social media site deleted a tweet by President Muhammadu Buhari.
U.S. Hold on Some COVID Vaccines Leaves Millions of Doses Unused in Africa
After contamination concerns at a U.S. factory, more than 1 million Johnson & Johnson vaccines are sitting unused in a South African pharmaceutical facility.
Africa and the Future of Digital Currency
Just as Africans adopted quickly and with alacrity to mobile payment systems, they may likewise lead with digital currencies.
Over 100 Missing After Boat Sinks in Africa
A boat in Nigeria sank with nearly 200 people on board, and 130 are still missing. One body has been recovered.
Macron Promises French Sanctions for Mali as President Resigns
Macron described the detention of the transitional leaders as a coup d'etat and on Wednesday warned of repercussions, including targeted sanctions.
Hunter Ambushed by Elephant, Trampled to Death
Gabon is home to a large colony of forest elephants, which can be dangerous when close to humans. These kind of hunting accidents have been occurring more frequently in recent months.
President Biden needs to 'Build Back Better' on Africa
A stable and prosperous Africa well-disposed to the U.S. will deliver long-term security and opportunity for Americans.
Give Madagascar the Vaccine it Needs: Food
Right now the U.N. World Food Program is feeding 200,000 children in southern Madagascar with school meals, but many more need to be reached.
Iran's Deadly Grip Reaches Into Africa
While all eyes are on the Middle East, Iran has not been idle elsewhere. Its persistent and growing influence in Africa has flown under the radar for many observers.
Diver Rescues Migrant Baby From Cold Sea, Recalls 'Human Tide' of People
An image of the Spanish Civil Guard member rescuing the baby has been shared widely online.
Dramatic Photos Show Officer Hoisting Drowning Baby to Safety
The photos of the rescue effort were taken as thousands of migrants entered Spain's North African enclaves.
Nigeria's National Power Grid Collapses, Plunging Country Into Blackout
According to a 2020 report, data from the Transmission Company of Nigeria shows that from 2013 to 2020, the government-run national grid system failed 84 times and partially collapsed 43 times.
Akon's Romance with Dictatorship
Akon's clear disregard for democracy in Uganda and support of a murderous regime is an unbearable affront to human dignity.
42 Migrants Returned to Libya After 2 Dozen Feared Dead From Drowning
Around 7,000 Europe-bound migrants were intercepted and returned to Libya so far this year, according to the International Organization for Migration.
U.S. General Worried About China's Aim to Establish Military Base in Africa
U.S. officials warned that China is building up its military and economic influence across the globe, as Beijing looks to establish a naval base in Africa.
Bus Passenger Caught With Fresh Human Head and Hands in Bag
In Nigeria, a bus passenger was searched by police who discovered a freshly severed human head and hands in his bag.
Kenyan Refugee Camps With Over 400K Somalis, Sudanese to Close in 2022
Kenya's announcement to close the camps came after Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta met with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi to discuss the management of refugees within the camps.
COVID Vaccine Hesitancy Leads Congo to Return 1.3M Doses to COVAX
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy has led Congo to begin working with COVAX to hand over 1.3 million unused doses so they can be distributed elsewhere in Africa.
Sierra Leone Estimates Nearly One-Third of COVID Vaccines Will Go Unused
Sierra Leone's health minister, Dr. Austin Demby, said that the vaccine doses the country received in March might go to waste because some residents believe COVID-19 is not as bad as the Ebola virus outbreak a few years ago.
Chad President Idriss Deby Itno Dies Hours After Winning Re-Election
Deby, who had been Chad's president for more than 30 years, won the country's April 11 presidential election that would have secured his leadership for the next six years,
African Elephants Declared Endangered, As Botswana Expands Hunting
Two elephant species were reclassed by a conservation list, but Botswana plans to boost hunting this year after COVID hit last season.
In Zimbabwe, Toxic Masculinity is Driving Male Suicide Rates
For Zimbabwe, culture is ingrained in everyday life.
When will the World Respond to Jihadi Violence in Africa?
All across Africa's vast expanse, one nation after another has suffered extreme violence, from killings and mutilations to kidnappings and disappearances.
Elephant Tramples Man to Death, Drags Body Away
Abner Petrus lost his life as he and his family tried to chase a herd of elephants away from their farm.
A New Path for U.S.-Africa Climate Relations
There is power in global partnership and both Africa and the U.S. would benefit immensely from a shared vision for a more resilient, low-carbon future.
Tunisia Needs Another Revolution
As a young Tunisian woman raised with the principles of the Jasmine Revolution, I'm not willing to give up the gains of the last 10 years.
Give Africa Unilateral Access to IMF's Special Drawing Rights
Following the outbreak of COVID-19, experts advocated the issuance of additional special drawing rights, the International Monetary Fund's composite currency unit.
We Must Stop Famine Before it Starts
Conflict and the climate crisis form a vicious circle that serves as a flywheel for hunger.